Electricity rates in Missouri

Updated with EIA data for August 2026

Average rate

16.02¢

August 2026

12-month average

13.97¢

US: 18.16¢

Average bill

$216

1,347 kWh / month

National rank

#28

1 = most expensive of 51

In August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Missouri was 16.02¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), 12% lower than the US average of 18.16¢. That makes Missouri the 28th most expensive of the 50 states and DC. Prices rose 4.6% from August 2025 (15.32¢).

Missouri electricity rates over time

Missouri, cents per kWh US average

Average rate, bill and usage by year

Year	Avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Avg monthly use
2026 (8 mo)	14.28¢	$156	1,094 kWh
2025	13.30¢	$138	1,037 kWh
2024	12.91¢	$129	1,001 kWh
2023	12.58¢	$126	1,003 kWh
2022	11.74¢	$126	1,077 kWh
2021	11.41¢	$119	1,039 kWh
2020	11.22¢	$115	1,028 kWh
2019	11.14¢	$118	1,058 kWh
2018	11.34¢	$127	1,118 kWh
2017	11.63¢	$116	994 kWh

Rates are weighted by kWh sold. Bills and usage are averages per residential customer.

Rates by sector (August 2026)

Sector	Rate	A year earlier
Residential	16.02¢	15.32¢
Commercial	12.63¢	12.26¢
Industrial	9.89¢	9.38¢
Transportation	15.05¢	14.64¢
All sectors	13.85¢	13.29¢

How much does electricity cost in Missouri?

At Missouri's 12-month average residential rate of 13.97¢ per kWh, here is the energy cost for common monthly usage levels, next to the US average. Fixed customer charges, taxes and fees vary by utility and are not included.

Monthly use	Missouri	US average
250 kWh	$34.93	$45.40
500 kWh	$69.85	$90.80
750 kWh	$104.78	$136.20
1,000 kWh	$139.70	$181.60
1,500 kWh	$209.55	$272.40
2,000 kWh	$279.40	$363.20

Missouri electricity prices month by month

Over the last 12 months, the average residential rate ranged from 11.76¢ (December 2025) to 16.22¢ (June 2026), and homes used the most electricity in July 2026 (1,405 kWh on average).

Month	Avg rate	Avg bill	Avg use
August 2026	16.02¢	$216	1,347 kWh
July 2026	16.09¢	$226	1,405 kWh
June 2026	16.22¢	$180	1,108 kWh
May 2026	13.68¢	$111	814 kWh
April 2026	14.01¢	$105	746 kWh
March 2026	13.44¢	$120	890 kWh
February 2026	12.17¢	$133	1,097 kWh
January 2026	11.80¢	$159	1,345 kWh
December 2025	11.76¢	$134	1,142 kWh
November 2025	12.95¢	$105	810 kWh
October 2025	12.79¢	$100	786 kWh
September 2025	15.62¢	$153	982 kWh

Missouri vs neighboring states

Missouri's 12-month average rate is higher than 5 of its 8 neighbors.

State	12-mo avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Rank
Missouri	13.97¢	$145	#40
Arkansas	13.57¢	$143	#45
Illinois	18.91¢	$132	#16
Iowa	14.20¢	$120	#37
Kansas	15.13¢	$134	#33
Kentucky	13.94¢	$154	#41
Nebraska	12.74¢	$122	#50
Oklahoma	13.81¢	$149	#43
Tennessee	13.61¢	$161	#44

What appliances cost to run in Missouri

Appliance	Typical wattage	Cost per hour
Space heater	750–1,500 W	$0.10–$0.21
Refrigerator	725 W	$0.10
Clothes dryer	1,800–5,000 W	$0.25–$0.70
Washing machine	350–500 W	$0.05–$0.07
Dishwasher	1,200–2,400 W	$0.17–$0.34
Electric water heater	4,500–5,500 W	$0.63–$0.77
Microwave	750–1,100 W	$0.10–$0.15
Window fan	55–250 W	$0.01–$0.03

All appliance costs · Appliance cost calculator for Missouri

Can you choose your electricity provider in Missouri?

In Missouri, most households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates, so shopping for a different supplier is usually not an option. The best ways to lower your bill are to reduce usage and check whether your utility offers time-of-use or other rate plans.

Solar snapshot

Each kW of solar panels in Kansas City produces about 1,433 kWh a year (NREL PVWatts). Sized for an average Missouri home, a 8.8 kW system would cost about $22,616 before any incentives and pay for itself in about 13.3 years. See the full Missouri solar estimate.

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Missouri electricity calculators

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Missouri was 16.02¢ per kWh in August 2026. Over the past 12 months it averaged 13.97¢ per kWh.

What is the average electric bill in Missouri?

The average residential customer in Missouri paid $216 for 1,347 kWh in August 2026, based on EIA revenue, sales and customer counts.

Is electricity in Missouri more expensive than the national average?

In August 2026, Missouri's average rate of 16.02¢ was 12% lower than the US average of 18.16¢.

Can I choose my electricity provider in Missouri?

Generally no. Most Missouri households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue data. Latest month: August 2026. Recent months may be preliminary and revised by EIA. See how we calculate.